Verdict: Good month
Bergen Weather in August
August hits the sweet spot in Bergen — highs around 18°C (64°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 19 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, August is a solid month to visit Bergen.
Average high
18°C / 64°F
Average low
11°C / 52°F
Rain days
~19
Precipitation
249 mm
What to pack for Bergen in August
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 19 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Bergen: Jun (18°C / 64°F) · Coolest: Jan (3°C / 37°F) · Wettest: Jan (~22 rain days)
3°
-2°
Jan
4°
-1°
Feb
6°
0°
Mar
9°
1°
Apr
14°
6°
May
18°
10°
Jun
17°
11°
Jul
18°
11°
Aug
15°
9°
Sep
10°
5°
Oct
7°
2°
Nov
3°
-2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)